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Heart of Darkness Lyrics by Benjamin James

Penumbra

2016

[Verse 1: Benjamin James]
Sleep and healing comes
In the heart of darkness
Out from the abyss
As a light that blinds my eyes
Now as a kiss
From sorrow to bliss
In the morning I may rise
But at night I descend
In search of heaven
From my veiled and misty mind
Where I am broken
There I’ll see again
[Chorus: Benjamin James]
I sing
Oh, where there are dreary streets come dance with me
Oh, and like blooming seeds from dark we’ll reach
Oh, we’ll sing out loud to the orphaned now
Oh, and make a holy sound with our dirty mouths
[Verse 2: John Mark McMillan and Benjamin James]
They speak a language on the heights
Like the sound of silence
Or a blinding brightness
But not a hymn nor sound nor cry
Not but a kiss
Names the God of heaven
So I seek that inner flame
To know that kindness
And to see that goodness
And like keys, my deepest pains
Unlock the heavens
Though I am ragged from them
[Chorus: John Mark McMillan and Benjamin James]
I sing
Oh, where there are dreary streets come dance with me
Oh, and like blooming seeds from dark we’ll reach
Oh, we’ll sing out loud to the orphaned now
Oh, and make a holy sound with our dirty mouths
Oh, where there are dreary streets come dance with me
Oh, and like blooming seeds from dark we’ll reach
Oh, we’ll sing out loud to the orphaned now
Oh, and make a holy sound with our dirty mouths
[Instrumental]
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Benjamin James

Benjamin James

About “Heart of Darkness” by Benjamin James

Read the complete lyrics to "Heart of Darkness" by Benjamin James from the album "Penumbra" in 2016. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Aa (Check Description), Folk, Independent.

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"Heart of Darkness" is credited to Benjamin James. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Heart of Darkness" appears on "Penumbra" in 2016.

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